Advantages and benefits of electric scooters
Found in a large number of the world’s cities, electric scooters are a means of transport chosen by millions of users thanks to their technology and sustainability. But what ...
Coronavirus: Report shows diagnosis rate of 173 per 100,000 population
The health ministry’s latest coronavirus report showed that 388,117 tests in the past fortnight identified 1,536 positive cases, working out at a 14-day cumulative diagnosis rate of 173 per 100,000.
It reflects the ...
The muscles you need to strengthen for improved balance
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Oktay’s Famagusta remarks denounced as ‘unacceptable’
Famagusta municipality on Friday called on the UN and EU to help protect the occupied part of the town, following statements by the Turkish vice president that the Greek Cypriot ...
Specialised services from Karaiskakio’s children’s cancer centre
Norway Grants are supporting the Karaiskakio’s children’s cancer centre, the foundation said on Friday.
In light of the international childhood cancer day on Monday, Karaiskakio foundation summarised the ...
EU health regulator begins CureVac’s vaccine real-time review
Europe’s drugs regulator said on Friday it had launched a real-time review of CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine to speed up potential approvals and bring more shots to the region ...
Radisson announces second property, and serviced apartments in Larnaca
The Radisson Hotel Group is to open a string of new properties in Cyprus, according to a press release published on Friday.
The planned Radisson Beach Resort Larnaca will offer ...
Futuristic ‘eco-circus’ replaces live animals with holographs
On January 29, France’s National Assembly voted in favour of a new animal rights law that will ban wild animals from travelling circuses in the country. While some see this ...
Coronavirus: Police warn that ban on mass gatherings still in force
Ahead of Saturday’s planned protest march against corruption and state authoritarianism, police warned on Friday that a ban on mass gatherings remains in force.
Citing the health ministry’s ...
UK economy takes worst hit in 300 years — ONS
UK economic output fell 9.9 per cent in 2020, the largest drop in 300 years and more than twice the fall during the financial crisis, according to data released by the UK Office ...
Murdered woman was stabbed 22 times (Update 2)
A woman whose husband is a suspect in her murder and that of one of their sons, sustained 22 stab wounds in the attack, a post-mortem showed on Friday while her 20...
Push to promote western Larnaca
Plans are underway to promote and develop businesses in western Larnaca, it was announced on Friday.
The Larnaca and Famagusta district development agency prepared a strategic cooperation proposal for the ...
Sumptuous red velvet cake for Valentine’s Day
There is no cake more romantic than a classic red velvet cake…. perhaps it’s something about the red and chocolate that simply screams Valentine’s Day. Which is exactly ...
Cypriots want bigger role for EP, say EU membership ‘a positive move’
Cyprus tops the list of EU member states which want the European Parliament to play a more important role in future, the latest Eurobarometer figures show.
While 91 per cent in ...
Woman held in connection with €300,000 scam
Cypriot police arrested a 52-year-old woman in Prague on suspicion that she was involved in scamming a Cypriot businessman for €300,000.
A European arrest warrant was issued against the woman – who ...
Zero-waste boutique Tonlé designs clothing from discards
Originally a bricks and mortar store based in San Francisco and now online, zero-waste boutique Tonlé offers a line of women’s clothing made entirely from surplus fabric, discarded by ...
News podcast: Benefits of integrating green policies in the Covid-19 economic recovery
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail, brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in local and international – in audio form.
Presented by ...
Cyprus problem, bilateral relations, east Med on agenda of president’s Israel visit
President Nicos Anastasiades will hold meetings on Sunday in Israel, during which he will discuss, among others, issues related to the Cyprus problem, bilateral relations and cooperation between Cyprus and ...
Bullet point previews of Premier League matches
Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the 24th round of Premier League fixtures from Feb. 13-15.
Feb. 13, Saturday
Leicester City v Liverpool (1230)
* Leicester have beaten the defending champions at home ...
Serena Williams unfazed as restrictions cut Australian Open crowds
Serena Williams says it will be business as usual for her as the Australian Open moves behind closed doors for the next five days.
The 10th seed’s quest for ...
Step forward for animal welfare unit in national guard
The Animal Party and the defence ministry discussed the implementation of a scheme to provide a special unit for animal welfare in the national guard, the party said on Friday.
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Russia warns EU it is ready to sever ties if hit with new sanctions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Moscow is ready to sever ties with the European Union if the bloc hits it with painful economic sanctions, according to extracts of ...
Danish, German police make arrests over alleged terrorist attack plan
Seven people were arrested in Denmark on suspicion of attempting to make explosives and planning terrorist attacks, police said, after a joint law enforcement operation between Demark and Germany.
Those ...
Gathering for hope
February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and expressing support for children and adolescents with cancer, survivors and their families. Exactly that is what an ...